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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Charles W. Young

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Kaytesville, Missouri

Honored By

Thomas B. Corcoran

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Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A MARINE PARATROOPER BEFORE THEY WERE DISBANDED. WHILE SERVING AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 26TH MARINE REGIMENT 5TH MARINE DIVISION WAS KILLED IN ACTION FEBRUARY 20, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.